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Working with people experiencing homelessness & housing insecurity
Registered Charity Number: 20020125

03/11/2026

Rents have risen dramatically in the last 10 years, becoming unaffordable for many households, while there’s been little change to HAP 🏘️

Our latest Locked Out of the Market report shows that just 12 properties were available to rent within any of the HAP limits in September.

🚫 11 of the 16 study areas had no properties available within HAP limits.
📍 58% of HAP properties were available in Dublin.
🏠 Only two areas outside of Dublin had properties available within HAP limits - Dundalk and Kildare.

People who rely on HAP are increasingly locked out of the private rental market, unable to secure a home they can afford despite having housing support in place.

Increasing HAP limits would be an immediate, practical step the Government could take to help people access housing.

It's time for the Government to listen, act and ensure HAP reflects the reality of today’s rental market.

30/10/2026

Our EU Story: Building Better Evidence to End Homelessness 💛

We're delighted to share our story as part of the Awards 2026.

Through COMHOM, an EU-funded partnership involving ten organisations across Europe, we're working together to improve how homelessness outcomes are measured and understood.

EU funding has helped us collaborate with stakeholders, develop common approaches to outcome measurement, and co-design an innovative digital platform that will strengthen evidence-based responses to homelessness.

The project is also providing grants, training and mentoring to 23 organisations across Europe, enabling them to test and refine these approaches in real-world settings.

🎥 Watch our video to learn more about COMHOM and the difference EU funding is making for homelessness services across Europe.

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30/09/2026

That's a wrap on Simon Week 2026! 🎬

This year, we brought the conversation about homelessness everywhere it needed to be; from conferences in Galway and Dublin, to meetings with Councillors, TDs, Senators and MEPs.

Most importantly, people with lived and living experience of homelessness were at the centre of every discussion. Thank you to everyone who joined us and shared your story 💛

Your experiences continue to inform our advocacy and strengthen our call for solutions that can end homelessness for good.

As Simon Week drew to a close, the latest homelessness figures showed yet another increase in the number of people experiencing homelessness, the highest level ever recorded in Ireland 📈

The figures are a stark reminder of why these conversations matter and why we cannot afford to lose momentum.

Ending homelessness is possible, but it requires ambition.

We know the solutions, now we need sustained investment in resources that prevent homelessness before it happens and that provide the supports people need to secure a home.

A huge thank you to Cash & Carry Kitchens for supporting Simon Week 2026 and marking a third year of partnership with Simon Communities of Ireland. Your support helps us work towards a future where everyone has a safe place to call home 🏠

Simon Week may be over, but our commitment is not.

We will continue to push for practical and sustainable solutions that tackle homelessness head-on to create a future where everyone has a safe place to call home 💛

There is still time to support the campaign! Donate today to support our work ending homelessness 👇
www.simon.ie/campaigns2026/

25/09/2026

This is the worst it’s ever been.

The latest figures show that 17,885 people were living in emergency accommodation in August 2026.

60 single adults and 358 more people than last month are recognised in these figures. This dramatic increase is totally unacceptable 📈

With Budget 2027 just around the corner, we are pleading with Government to allocate budget for homeless prevention.

With this year’s Simon Week campaign, we are highlighting the reality that almost two-thirds of adults experiencing homelessness are facing it alone.

Simon Communities of Ireland are calling for a national commitment to ensure single adults are no longer overlooked in housing policy and homelessness responses, while raising vital funds to support people experiencing homelessness 🏠

Budget 2027 is an opportunity for Government to demonstrate that preventing homelessness is a national priority. We need investment in the services and supports that can intervene early, before even more people reach crisis point.

To support our work, visit Simon.ie

24/09/2026

What an insightful day!

Today, we hosted our national Simon Week 2026 conference.

Our speakers and panelists explored the nuances of homelessness, solutions, and how Ireland could utilise the EU Presidency to end homelessness in Ireland and across Europe 🇪🇺

Thank you to all of the speakers, panelists, TDs, Ministers and MEPs for sharing your expertise and to Eileen Dunne for joining us as MC.

To all of our attendees, thank you all for joining the conversation throughout the day, providing such valuable perspectives 💭

Simon Week 2026 is proudly supported by Cash & Carry Kitchens.

23/09/2026

Today, staff from Simon Communities of Ireland and Simon Communities across the country gathered at Leinster House as part of our Simon Week 2026 campaign.

We engaged with TDs and Senators to highlight how homelessness is presenting in their constituencies and to discuss the actions needed to prevent and end homelessness across Ireland.

22/09/2026

What is the One Big Push the Irish Government can make to end homelessness across Europe?

To wrap up our podcast series, Ber was joined by Freek Spinnewijn, Director of Feantsa - Working Together to End Homelessness in Europe.

From policies, partnerships, political leadership and the Irish EU Presidency, they consider which actions could turn the tide on homelessness across Ireland and Europe 💬

Tune in to Around the Kitchen Table on Spotify and Apple Podcasts 🎧

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1RFPPvYA39twNekmVkFp8C?si=O6pQnBELQGiaDRYJJ49zcA

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/around-the-kitchen-table/id6807337340

Simon Week 2026 is proudly supported by Cash and Carry Kitchens.

21/09/2026

Today marks the start of Simon Week 2026

At the heart of this year's campaign is a simple but urgent message: Homeless & Alone, One Big Push 💛

Simon Communities of Ireland are highlighting single adults experiencing homelessness, the largest group experiencing homelessness in Ireland.

They account for well over three in five adults in emergency accommodation.

But before homelessness, these people are parents, workers, neighbours, friends and family.

They're people like John.
They're people like Lily.

Across Ireland adults facing homelessness alone have been excluded. Let's fix it.

Visit simon.ie/simonweek to learn how you can make a difference.

Simon Week 2026 is proudly supported by Cash and Carry Kitchens

18/09/2026

President Catherine Connolly has become Patron of Simon Communities of Ireland 💛

We are honoured to welcome President Connolly as Patron and are grateful for her support of our work to end homelessness and ensure everyone has a safe and secure place to call home.

As homelessness continues to affect more than 17,000 people across Ireland, President Connolly's support recognises the importance of keeping homelessness firmly on the national agenda.

We look forward to working with President Connolly as we continue to advocate for a future where everyone has a place to call home 🏘️

15/09/2026

How do our experiences shape the way we see the world? 🌍

This week's conversation features Sean Kinsella who shares his perspective as someone with lived experience of homelessness, and Fiona Brennan, clinical hypnotherapist, author and wellbeing advocate.

Together, they explore connection, resilience and the importance of belonging 🏘️

Stream our latest episode of Around the Kitchen Table 🎧

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/30yPhoGPTsPecXEXX4hyfp?si=iiY8okbATX-8q8OR1bZP6g

Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/around-the-kitchen-table/id6807337340

Simon Week 2026 is proudly supported by Cash and Carry Kitchens.

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Website

https://www.simon.ie/

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